Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3200 B.C.

Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 3200 B.C. using ivory, flint measuring L: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory, flint
DimensionsL: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Howard Carter, 1926
Dateca. 3200 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Predynastic, Late Naqada III period. The estimated date range is 3200 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved?

Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved created?

Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved dates to ca. 3200 B.C..

What material is Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved made from?

Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved is crafted from ivory, flint.

Where does Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved originate?

Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved originates from Egypt.

Is Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved in the public domain?

Carved handle of a ceremonial knife with part of the knife preserved is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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